Diamond Bar High School - Taurus Yearbook (Diamond Bar, CA)

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Competition and Motivation icture a baseball field. The bases are loaded. The score is close, and it's the last inning. The intense situation causes the pitcher to quiver and sweat. Then, with a burst of energy, he throws the ball. The crowd is silent. The umpire yells, Strike Onelf' You're out! The crowd goes into a frenzy. The loud speaker shouts, Diamond Bar has won 4 to 3. This was the kind of action experienced by the JV and Freshmen baseball teams. Under the direction of Freshmen coach Terry Roche and JV coach Paul Shirota, players worked long hours to achieve great expectations and great moments like the one described above. An average day of practice consisted of: stretching, outfield relays, bunt defense, hitting and base running. lt's a lot of hard work, but the feeling of knowing that l have done my best has made me feel really good, com- l'm really glad that l have gotten into baseball because it not only lets me have fun but also shows me discipline and the meaning of hard workf, Replied Tyler Snow. mented Ji-mmy Doyle. To prepare for games, the team practiced for two to three hours every- day, When asked why he plays baseball, Tyler Snow, a freshmen replied, l like playing because l like competition and the hard work that goes with it. lt is a great feeling knowing that l have accomplished something at my best. When asked about motivation, Terry Roche Replied, l feel really lucky that all my kids are always motivated. They really work hard and play really competitive games. ln closing, Shirota added, I think it's great that kids are motivated young to learn about good sportsmanship and competition. wh. .sg Anthony J. Wlant YOU'RE OUT - First baseman, Tommy Thomp- son, makes the final out of the inning. Thompson was crucial to the team's defense. 2 . is ' :lf '19-iw' 4' .sw L ' Wh- -.:-arf f T .ff ' -' J W, A .- ff A ' c . V - V f . ' -td 'wif T ' . V s. F ' rf 1 'f T v X i , ' if ., V rw-4 my .4 f. f 2' ' if ff aff . ' f' 1-Kr ulf' - ,V - If A W? ., ' 3, , . ' '- 1' f ' 'gpg ,, , 4:5-I e ii Q X 1 , V4 ' V...-.,1.,,,L. 1 f-, . V. I J ., W, lhkv . ,,, V, C d., 21 dwggv J V Y, U f. W H, 3, : x ,AM ,f if 4, 7 Afj'ff,,faQ, Q Y N5 ,. . ' ' , .. :Mgr 'ML 1f,3C'f ,gl H951-Wg' iv' 5+ 1 ,Y',?'a.Q, ', - A so f .L ' 'S l , r. erik. li ,gpm wr, L, f- -' 1 5 -'fj5 -M 1, .,' 3,5 -1't'f,.:'., ,,-Hu' j f, ' .'.:f. ,. J T., 4 .. pr- ,kr '- Cv. hifi- en. Mn' :-:,a: 5.'stl.f'x1m,u1 Z','22'?L .fxE ,QfDfg t5.h2ltf14i'mH3ff'.Ixtapa f Y-tt 95-'rl l' '- JV BASEBALL TEAM - Coach John Sawenski, John Kuebler, Tristan Jolivette, Kenny Baker, Brian Walby, Miki Rummel, Coach Paul Shirota, David Kennedy, Jeff Turley, Tommy Thompson, Greg Genske, Brian Hagerty, Pal O'Born, Kevin Ware, Sumeet Nangia, Brian Adkins, and David Garcia. 134 Sports f J. V. Baseball

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4. 233549 S 1 f'rw5W ' r fl ' Q. i1ff?e?27f5'? 1' 4 ,fm af ff 5, .sf .. , , jq?,:,,ftfgfM. iw J 9'9 'eefr' W , , f :rw-x, ' f 'fpffy YW 134+ ':'f:f'M'1 ff' 'A .Left ' 1 ,1,,:5Lz,Zg,lrgi3 M,,.,V,.:l5f:i:,- 14,4 fc Qing, , 114, Q' , 1, gf The Winning Spirit n baseball, as with many other sports, team unity decides whether or not the team will succeed. The varsity team proved to be strong in both unity and spirit. 'We are a very strong team, commented Denis Paul, head coach, and with the experience behind us, we have a good shot at going far. With strong returning players such as Kyle Shuler and Tony Darden, as well as newcomers, Tito Quiles and Vince Garcia, the team was allowed more versatility on the field. The experience of the new players was also an important factor in winning. We have good players that are experienced, explained Paul, we are lucky to have new players that have the experience and 1 We are a very strong team, and with the ex- perience behind us, CI know we have a shot at going far explained Head Coach Denis Paul. drive behind them. We have a new shortstopfsecond base combination this year, continued Paul, and two players, Senior Mike Hoyos, and Sophomore Tito Quiles, that play really well there. Even with the experience and spirit of the team, there was con- cern about playing what was thought to have been the two toughest opponents: Rowland and Nogales. We .were concerned about these two teams because they were really stong hitters, but after we beat Nogales, we knew anything was possible. With the spirit and dedication of winners, the Varsity Baseball Team carried out the Brahma tradition with pride. PITCHIN' IT IN - is Senior Paul Spere. Spere shows the effort and form that allowed him to be the key pitcher for the team. PICK UP THE PACE - Senior Mike Hoyos sprints for third base. Hoyos was on the team for two years. Varsity Baseball f Sports 133

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-1 Jr' 1,2 .Urn iffy r ,gg'5tS,:1J f ',f9g,, 1 fi we-ga-we-.5 saga'-fc , it l, FRESHMEN BASEBALL TEAM - Damien Hymans, Paul Luther, Joe Hardin, Coach Terry Roche, Coach Tom Borba, Tyler Snow, Aaron Aufderheide, Mark Johnson, Brian Blick, Jim Doyle, Anil Kaushal, Mike Jones, Matt Mer- rero, Andy Smith, Andy Varela, Juan Maestas, Mark Weedon, Chris Fujii, Ryan Sessler, Chris Clark, Jeff Tucker. .M .H -, e-QQQQ .Q its , A -L jwx . .99 v s .ear Steve Adams WITH AN EYE ON THE BALL - Jim Doyle concentrates on hitting. Freshman Doyle also played Varsity Soccer. HOME RUN - Mike Rummel connects with a fastball from the Los Altos pitcher. Diamond Bar won the game 15-4. Freshmen Baseball f Sports '135